10 Symptoms of Scarlet Fever
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Swollen Tonsils
Food and other items in the mouth can be a haven for bacteria. The food can get trapped in teeth where bacteria can breed rapidly, and this can be quite hazardous for our health. Plus, of course, we are also breathing in pathogens and ingesting them in our food and water.
To help overcome this are two lymph nodes at the back of the mouth known as tonsils. These help to fight bacteria and other pathogens in the mouth, protecting us against disease. When we are sick, these tonsils can become swollen in the same way that other lymph nodes become swollen.
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